Parkside Condominium, located in Bethesda, Maryland, was originally built between 1952 and 1966 as a rental community and converted to a condominium in 1981. There are 954 garden-style units in 102 buildings which are divided into five sections, located on 69 acres of land. Parkside is conveniently located near I-495, the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro, Strathmore Music Center, and minutes from shopping at Westfield's Montgomery Mall.
There is also a county-sponsored Ride-on bus that provides transportation to all these areas and more! For information within the county including schools, government, and culture & leisure, please visit Montgomery County's website.
There is also a county-sponsored Ride-on bus that provides transportation to all these areas and more! For information within the county including schools, government, and culture & leisure, please visit Montgomery County's website.
Services
The affairs of Parkside Condominium's Council of Unit Owners are governed by a five-member Board of Directors established in accordance with the Bylaws of the condominium. A Board member's term of office is two years. The Board of Directors is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the condominium association.
The information below was provided by Jane Lewin, Chair, Ad Hoc Committee to Monitor Grosvenor Development. Without sufficient funding, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA, or Metro) will have to cut service drastically for the second half of the agency's fiscal year 2022, i.e., for the first half of calendar 2022 (January through June).
The Management staff is responsible for implementing and enforcing all policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors. The General Manager, Michelle R. Jolles, is responsible for the on-site administration and physical operation of the property, and directs the on-site staff.
The office staff is responsible for office operations, budgeting and financial accounting, coordination between departments, and customer service, as well as overall administration of Association activities.The Facilities Director, Phil Buscher, is responsible for the on-site operations. The Engineering Department is responsible for the operation, upkeep, and preservation of the mechanical, energy, plumbing, heating, and a/c systems.
The office staff is responsible for office operations, budgeting and financial accounting, coordination between departments, and customer service, as well as overall administration of Association activities.The Facilities Director, Phil Buscher, is responsible for the on-site operations. The Engineering Department is responsible for the operation, upkeep, and preservation of the mechanical, energy, plumbing, heating, and a/c systems.
For after-hour emergency maintenance service please call 301-493-5100. Examples of a maintenance emergency are no heat or A/C, a water leak that will cause damage to a unit or common area, or a toilet that can not be used. If the work performed is deemed billable, the owner will be charged at a rate of $75.00 per hour labor plus parts.
All residents must register their vehicle with the Management Office. At the time of registration, residents will receive a parking sticker that must be affixed to the rear left bumper or rear left window. Guest passes must be obtained from the Management Office during business hours. In accordance with the Rules & Regulations, only residents of Sections I and II may park in the parking lots in Sections I and II.
Reviews (10)
Jaime H.
Mar 19, 2021
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Allan F.
Jul 10, 2018
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If you are looking for a nice neighborhood to rent a reasonable apartment, Parkside is a great choice. It's located between Rockville and Bethesda and is near a metro station. I have a condo that is a mile walk from my door to the platform (one of the longest walks because we are in the back of the complex) and it takes a little over 15 minutes each way.
The neighbors are generally very nice and helpful. We joined together during a large snowfall to help dig each other out of the parking lot and digging out a few seniors who were very appreciative of the help.
My building is a mix
The neighbors are generally very nice and helpful. We joined together during a large snowfall to help dig each other out of the parking lot and digging out a few seniors who were very appreciative of the help.
My building is a mix
Justin C.
Jul 08, 2018
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This place towed my car even though I'm a resident with a registered car and parking pass.
No one from the staff, or board of directors has apologized to me so far.
If this you're a condo owner here, and this review devalues your property, your are probably going to continue to get negative reviews until you replace the staff, and board of directors with better people and better policies.
No one from the staff, or board of directors has apologized to me so far.
If this you're a condo owner here, and this review devalues your property, your are probably going to continue to get negative reviews until you replace the staff, and board of directors with better people and better policies.
Tupper W.
Jan 15, 2018
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All in my opinion:
Positives: The residents are quite nice! Great place for kids to play at the pool, and bike around!!
Negatives: Parkside has numerous negative aspects: First and foremost is the fact that these are very old apartments. They were built between the 60s-80s depending on which phase you are in. Phase I is the oldest. While being in the oldest unit may sound bad, it is actually better. This is because phases above may have asbestos collars installed in their HVAC units. While this is fine if the collar are not disturbed, if they are broken is will cause asbestos to leak into the
Positives: The residents are quite nice! Great place for kids to play at the pool, and bike around!!
Negatives: Parkside has numerous negative aspects: First and foremost is the fact that these are very old apartments. They were built between the 60s-80s depending on which phase you are in. Phase I is the oldest. While being in the oldest unit may sound bad, it is actually better. This is because phases above may have asbestos collars installed in their HVAC units. While this is fine if the collar are not disturbed, if they are broken is will cause asbestos to leak into the
B. T.
Aug 28, 2016
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Greg N.
Nov 05, 2015
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The condominium management here is terrible, and I mean terrible. This is literally the first review I have ever written in my life - I am only writing this so that others don't go through what I did with Parkside Condominiums.
When performing their annual inspection they came into to my home that was locked via the doorknob, checked the apartment, left and locked both the doorknob and the deadbolt. I rent here and was only provided with a key for the lock in the doorknob by the owner, not one for the deadbolt.
I came home from work to find that I could not get into my home. Parkside
When performing their annual inspection they came into to my home that was locked via the doorknob, checked the apartment, left and locked both the doorknob and the deadbolt. I rent here and was only provided with a key for the lock in the doorknob by the owner, not one for the deadbolt.
I came home from work to find that I could not get into my home. Parkside
A. C.
Oct 04, 2015
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...lived there not long ago. ...nothing to write home about. It's fairly quiet yet people here still complain about noise (doors slamming, kids jumping, TV, stereos, even water running in your apartment). The ones complaining are the ones that are making all the noise. However, the walls are paper thin. You can hear everything from the neighbors keys in the door to kids crying. Both kids and adult slam doors constantly and the whole building shakes. I have guests over and they asked why do that slam the doors so hard? The apartments are spacious yet drafty and cheaply made. I guess
Miss T.
Apr 22, 2015
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Warning: Literally every single unit I have looked at here seems to have a serious mold/mildew problem. We originally rented a first level unit (semi underground) and noticed after 24 hours a SEVERE mildew odor seeping from the walls. There was a flood from the laundry room all the way into the storage area, soaking everything and ruining many people's furniture stored in there. We had to break our lease after just a few days because the mold was unbearably. With the flood happening in the first few days we were there, it's evidence they have a major problem with flooding in lower units
Carolyn L.
Jun 14, 2013
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I've been living here for almost two years and the only reason I'm not renewing my lease is because I'm moving to Chicago. Like the person before me said, these tend to be condos that owners rent out and your experience most likely depends on your particular landlord. I live in one of the newer phases (Weymouth St). So here's a pros and cons list, because, well, I like lists.
Pros:
+ Large apartments
+ Cheap rent (utilities included)
+ Free and ample parking
+ Quiet area
+ Within walking distance of Grosvenor metro
+ Maintenance has always responded to my requests in a timely
Pros:
+ Large apartments
+ Cheap rent (utilities included)
+ Free and ample parking
+ Quiet area
+ Within walking distance of Grosvenor metro
+ Maintenance has always responded to my requests in a timely
D. L.
Apr 29, 2011
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I've lived in Parkside for a few months now. It is a large development, almost 1000 units, built in phases. I live in the oldest part, phase I. Many owners of these condos rent them out, which is my situation (renting). I know from experience and speaking with neighbors that your rental experience here really depends on your landlord. Mine is very good, so the condition of my apartment is good, although there is something of an infestation of stink bugs which no one seems to be able to address. The main thing Parkside offers is value - relatively low rents, relatively large units, near
